Dutch Municipalities Threaten Legal Action Over Insufficient Government Funding
Dutch municipalities threaten legal action if the government doesn't provide more funding for youth care and other services; a €1.3 billion deficit is expected in 2026 due to government budget cuts, jeopardizing national housing plans.
Dutch Municipalities Threaten Legal Action Over Insufficient Government Funding
Dutch municipalities threaten legal action if the government doesn't provide more funding for youth care and other services; a €1.3 billion deficit is expected in 2026 due to government budget cuts, jeopardizing national housing plans.
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44% Bias Score
One-Dyas Delays North Sea Gas Production Amid Permitting Issues
One-Dyas's North Sea gas production, initially slated for late 2024, is delayed due to permitting issues for a power cable connecting the platform to the Riffgat wind park, increasing Germany's reliance on non-EU gas imports while awaiting final legal decisions and intergovernmental agreements; envi...
One-Dyas Delays North Sea Gas Production Amid Permitting Issues
One-Dyas's North Sea gas production, initially slated for late 2024, is delayed due to permitting issues for a power cable connecting the platform to the Riffgat wind park, increasing Germany's reliance on non-EU gas imports while awaiting final legal decisions and intergovernmental agreements; envi...
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48% Bias Score
The Hague Explosion: Ex-Boyfriend Arrested, Motive Likely Personal
Six people died and a building partially collapsed after an explosion in The Hague; police arrested four suspects, including the ex-boyfriend of the bridal shop owner, who is suspected of ordering the attack due to a personal dispute.
The Hague Explosion: Ex-Boyfriend Arrested, Motive Likely Personal
Six people died and a building partially collapsed after an explosion in The Hague; police arrested four suspects, including the ex-boyfriend of the bridal shop owner, who is suspected of ordering the attack due to a personal dispute.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Double-Barrelled Surnames: Legal Challenges and Reform Needed
A new Dutch law allows children to have both parents' surnames; 8780 children received double-barrelled surnames in 2023, plus 19,000 more used a transitional measure. However, 14 women have unsuccessfully challenged the lack of legal recourse when the other parent refuses consent.
Dutch Double-Barrelled Surnames: Legal Challenges and Reform Needed
A new Dutch law allows children to have both parents' surnames; 8780 children received double-barrelled surnames in 2023, plus 19,000 more used a transitional measure. However, 14 women have unsuccessfully challenged the lack of legal recourse when the other parent refuses consent.
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56% Bias Score
Netherlands Delays Fines for ZZP Law Violations
The Dutch Tax Administration will not issue fines for zzp law violations in 2024, opting for a gradual enforcement approach to ensure a smooth transition, despite the law's eight-year existence and past ambiguity. Retroactive tax assessments will be used for non-compliance.
Netherlands Delays Fines for ZZP Law Violations
The Dutch Tax Administration will not issue fines for zzp law violations in 2024, opting for a gradual enforcement approach to ensure a smooth transition, despite the law's eight-year existence and past ambiguity. Retroactive tax assessments will be used for non-compliance.
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36% Bias Score
Dutch Double-Surname Law Faces Legal Challenges
In 2023, 8780 Dutch babies received double surnames, but 14 mothers failed to add their surname after separation due to the law requiring both parents' consent, prompting legal challenges and calls for reform.
Dutch Double-Surname Law Faces Legal Challenges
In 2023, 8780 Dutch babies received double surnames, but 14 mothers failed to add their surname after separation due to the law requiring both parents' consent, prompting legal challenges and calls for reform.
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72% Bias Score
Netherlands: Surge in Intimidation and Aggression Against Local Politicians
A recent survey reveals that 45% of local politicians in the Netherlands experienced intimidation or aggression in the past year, a near doubling compared to ten years ago; most threats are online, and women are disproportionately affected, with many adjusting political ambitions due to the lack of ...
Netherlands: Surge in Intimidation and Aggression Against Local Politicians
A recent survey reveals that 45% of local politicians in the Netherlands experienced intimidation or aggression in the past year, a near doubling compared to ten years ago; most threats are online, and women are disproportionately affected, with many adjusting political ambitions due to the lack of ...
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24% Bias Score
Netherlands Explosions Surge: Government Responds to Rising Violence
A spate of explosions across the Netherlands, including a deadly blast in The Hague that killed six and injured others in Purmerend, has prompted Justice Minister David van Weel to call for tougher sentences and improved inter-agency cooperation to address the crisis.
Netherlands Explosions Surge: Government Responds to Rising Violence
A spate of explosions across the Netherlands, including a deadly blast in The Hague that killed six and injured others in Purmerend, has prompted Justice Minister David van Weel to call for tougher sentences and improved inter-agency cooperation to address the crisis.
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40% Bias Score
Pieter Pot's Profitable Turnaround: Outsourcing and Efficiency Key to Success
Pieter Pot, a Dutch package-free online supermarket that went bankrupt a year ago, announced its first profitable month, achieving a few thousand euros profit on €400,000 turnover, by outsourcing operations and focusing on a smaller, more efficient product range.
Pieter Pot's Profitable Turnaround: Outsourcing and Efficiency Key to Success
Pieter Pot, a Dutch package-free online supermarket that went bankrupt a year ago, announced its first profitable month, achieving a few thousand euros profit on €400,000 turnover, by outsourcing operations and focusing on a smaller, more efficient product range.
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44% Bias Score
Dutch Renters Face Significant Increases
Renters in the Netherlands will see substantial increases next year; middle-renters face a maximum increase of 7.7 percent due to wage growth, while free-sector renters face a maximum of 4.1 percent, and social renters face a maximum of 5 percent despite union objections.
Dutch Renters Face Significant Increases
Renters in the Netherlands will see substantial increases next year; middle-renters face a maximum increase of 7.7 percent due to wage growth, while free-sector renters face a maximum of 4.1 percent, and social renters face a maximum of 5 percent despite union objections.
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52% Bias Score
Contrasting Christmas and Refugee Integration in Dutch TV
The Dutch TV programs "Kerst met de Bauers" and "Alles komt goed" offer contrasting views on Christmas and refugee integration, highlighting Frans Bauer's unexpected role in comforting the elderly and Samrawit's struggle to integrate in the Netherlands while learning Dutch.
Contrasting Christmas and Refugee Integration in Dutch TV
The Dutch TV programs "Kerst met de Bauers" and "Alles komt goed" offer contrasting views on Christmas and refugee integration, highlighting Frans Bauer's unexpected role in comforting the elderly and Samrawit's struggle to integrate in the Netherlands while learning Dutch.
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52% Bias Score
Dutch Senate Postpones 2025 Budget Vote
The Dutch Senate postponed voting on the 2025 national budget until next year due to late budget revisions, particularly affecting Health, Welfare and Sport (€750 million was shifted from this budget to education), and the need for thorough review and written questions to ministers. The decision fol...
Dutch Senate Postpones 2025 Budget Vote
The Dutch Senate postponed voting on the 2025 national budget until next year due to late budget revisions, particularly affecting Health, Welfare and Sport (€750 million was shifted from this budget to education), and the need for thorough review and written questions to ministers. The decision fol...
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44% Bias Score